Core Insights - Beijing's "Two Zones" initiative has achieved significant milestones in its five-year development, focusing on expanding the service industry and establishing a free trade zone, leading to multiple national innovations [1][3] Economic Performance - In 2024, the financial sector's value added is projected to reach 815.42 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 7.6%, surpassing the national average by 2 percentage points, marking the highest growth in five years [5][6] - The financial sector is expected to grow by 8% in the first quarter of 2025, contributing 17.9% to GDP and driving a 1.4 percentage point increase in the city's economic growth [5] Investment and Projects - A unified investment project database has been established, with 35,000 projects registered and 23,000 projects implemented, involving a total investment of 4.5 trillion yuan, including over 2,600 foreign-funded projects worth more than 70 billion USD [8][9] - In 2024, the projects from the "Two Zones" contributed 12.5% to the city's total fixed asset investment and 63.8% to actual foreign investment [8] Policy Innovations - Over the past five years, Beijing has implemented more than 70 groundbreaking national policies and over 80 innovative achievements that have been replicated nationwide [3] - The city has introduced pioneering policies in various sectors, including tax incentives for technology transfer and the establishment of the first data foundation system in the country [3][4] Trade and Customs - The scale of foreign trade in Beijing has grown from 2.32 trillion yuan in 2020 to 3.61 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting significant growth [3] - The number of customs special supervision zones has expanded from 1 to 4, with the Tianzhu Comprehensive Bonded Zone ranking second nationally in performance [4] Cross-Border Financial Services - Beijing has launched several innovative cross-border financial services, including the pilot program for domestic limited partners and the optimization of foreign limited partner programs [6] - The scale of foreign-related income and expenditure in Beijing has increased by 67.4% compared to 2020, reaching 2.4 trillion USD, accounting for 16.9% of the national total [6] International Collaboration - Beijing has established a global investment promotion network, collaborating with 25 partners and setting up overseas investment service stations in five international cities [9]

据上海海关统计，今年前4个月，上海市外贸进出口1.4万亿元人民币，同比增长1%。其中，出口表现 亮眼，出口值达6290.2亿元，增长13.8%，增速比一季度加快1.2个百分点。 在美国滥施关税政策的影响下，4月份的上海外贸显现出韧性，不仅单月进出口规模创下历史同期新高 （3993.5亿元），而且其同比和环比增速均超过10%，其中出口增长17.2%，进口增长8.1%。 对非美地区出口显著增长 受美国滥施关税政策的影响，第一财经梳理上海海关数据发现，2025年4月，上海对美出口下降 18.4%。另一方面，上海对非美地区却集体呈现大幅增长。 其中，对亚洲地区增长26.8%，对东盟增长29.6%；对欧洲地区增长13.4%，对欧盟增长16.0%；对拉美 地区增长22.1%；对大洋洲增长10.2%；对非洲地区更是大幅激增96.5%。另外，对区域全面经济伙伴关 系协定（RCEP）增长18.0%，对共建"一带一路"国家增长27.5%。. 具体到国别，上海对德国、荷兰、意大利分别增长41.4%、78.0%、44.7%，对俄罗斯增长80.6%，对加 拿大增长14.2%，对澳大利亚增长11.3%，80.6176对沙特增长75.3% ...

Core Viewpoint - The UK is expected to reach a significant relationship reset agreement with the EU, focusing on trade facilitation for agricultural products and defense collaboration to boost economic growth and enhance security in Europe [1] Group 1: Trade Relations - The UK aims to significantly reduce border checks and paperwork that hinder the export of food and agricultural products between the UK and the EU [1] - Earlier this month, the UK secured a comprehensive trade agreement with India and received some tariff reductions from the US [1] - The EU is accelerating its trade agreements with countries like India, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Singapore [1] Group 2: Defense Cooperation - The agreement is also expected to enhance defense cooperation between the UK and the EU, contributing to overall security in the European continent [1] Group 3: Additional Provisions - In return for trade facilitation, the UK is likely to agree to a limited youth mobility scheme [1] - France is seeking a long-term agreement on fishing rights, which remains a sensitive issue in the context of Brexit [1]

Core Insights - Haikou City in Hainan Province has launched five innovative institutional integration cases to promote the implementation of core policies of the Hainan Free Trade Port, pressure testing for customs closure operations, industrial development, and optimization of the business environment [1][2] Group 1: Institutional Innovations - The five innovative cases include: electronic bills of lading reshaping offshore bulk trade processes, "cross-border capital + industrial agglomeration" financial innovation development model for the free trade port, implementation of foreign employment units and foreign credit rating assessment, multi-faceted efforts to create a harmonious biodiversity protection practice in Haikou, and establishing an efficient rescue and rapid exit mechanism for small and micro enterprises [1][2] Group 2: Trade Facilitation - The electronic bill of lading case is a typical example of promoting trade facilitation, utilizing blockchain technology to trace the authenticity of trade and ownership of goods, reducing international settlement time from 3-7 days to 1 day [1] - The use of digital encryption technology for operational authorization enhances the clarity of the electronic bill of lading process, reduces the risk of data tampering, and lowers the risk control costs for banks regarding the authenticity of bills of lading [1] Group 3: Offshore Trade Significance - Offshore trade is a highly specialized form of international trade, crucial for linking domestic and international markets and enhancing global resource allocation capabilities [2] - Bulk trade constitutes a major form of global shipping trade, with bulk carriers accounting for over 40% of the total global shipping capacity [2] - As of now, 46 bulk trades have been conducted through Haikou's developed electronic bill of lading system, with a total volume exceeding 7.5 million tons, expanding to various categories including photovoltaic and cement [2] Group 4: Future Directions - Haikou will continue to optimize the innovation ecosystem, encouraging more market entities and social forces to participate in institutional innovation, and increasing the promotion and application of innovative results to benefit the public [2]

我市金融新举措带来实实在在便利 原标题：优化外汇管理与服务 提升民营企业涉外发展效能 银行外汇展业改革实现新突破，民营企业跨境外汇收支更便利。2024年5月启动改革以来，该局指导中 国银行大连市分行等试点银行，简化业务办理环节，为优质守法市场主体提供更为高效、便利的外汇服 务。多家试点银行凭指令为56家民营企业办理了2776笔跨境业务，金额1.8亿美元，企业业务办理时间 减少50%以上。 取消外贸企业名录许可，放宽特殊退汇免于登记标准。自2024年6月1日起，将原由外汇局核准的"贸易 外汇收支企业名录"调整为银行直接办理，同时放宽银行办理货物贸易特殊退汇的权限。此项改革启动 以来，兴业银行大连分行等28家银行办理名录登记企业1150家，办理特殊退汇便利化业务50余笔，经常 项下行政许可业务笔数下降96%。企业办理外汇业务的"脚底成本"大幅降低，并实现企业名录登记、外 币开户及跨境资金收付当日当场办理。 加强汇率风险管理服务，提升民营企业避险能力。推出线上"金融为民小课堂"40余期，同时，鼓励银行 创新避险产品组合，为企业量身定制避险方案。今年一季度，辖内银行共为企业减免外汇衍生品保证金 1.25亿元，套保成本 ...

Group 1 - The global manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for April 2025 is reported at 49.1%, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points from March, indicating a contraction for two consecutive months [1] - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised the global economic growth forecast for 2025 down to 2.8%, a reduction of 0.5 percentage points from the prediction made in January [1] - The manufacturing PMI for Asia in April is at 50%, down 1.3 percentage points from March, while Africa's manufacturing has returned to a contraction phase [1][2] Group 2 - Asian developing countries are encouraged to leverage domestic market demand and continue advancing industrial upgrades and technological innovation to mitigate external uncertainties [2] - The stability of Africa's manufacturing sector remains weak, with significant fluctuations, prompting countries to enhance internal trade and investment through the African Continental Free Trade Agreement [2] - European manufacturing PMI stands at 48.4%, slightly up by 0.2 percentage points from March, while the Americas' PMI is also at 48.4%, down 0.5 percentage points, indicating ongoing contraction in both regions [2] Group 3 - The European manufacturing sector is still in a contraction phase, with the European Central Bank acknowledging significant downside risks to the Eurozone economy [3] - Concerns regarding inflationary pressures due to external uncertainties are rising, with institutions like Goldman Sachs and UBS noting an increased risk of recession in the United States for 2025 [3]

Core Points - The implementation of the "Simplified Management of Import Licenses for Electromechanical Products" policy in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone has successfully facilitated the first import transaction, allowing for a smoother customs clearance process [1][2] - The policy eliminates the need for companies to apply for import licenses, thereby streamlining the import process and enhancing operational efficiency [1][2] - The combination of this policy with the "zero tariff" on production equipment has resulted in significant cost savings for companies, exemplified by a tax reduction of 11,600 yuan for the importing company [1][2] Summary by Sections - **Policy Implementation**: The "Simplified Management of Import Licenses" policy has been expanded to the Yangpu Economic Development Zone, allowing for easier customs clearance for imported electromechanical products [1] - **Operational Efficiency**: Companies can now report to customs without the need for import licenses, which reduces the required documentation and speeds up the customs process [1][2] - **Cost Savings**: The combination of the simplified import license management and the "zero tariff" policy has led to a tax exemption of 11,600 yuan for the importing company, significantly lowering their import costs [1][2] - **Support from Authorities**: Local authorities, including the Yangpu Free Trade Port Development Bureau and Yangpu Customs, are actively collaborating to provide precise services and support for the implementation of these policies [2] - **Future Initiatives**: The Yangpu Free Trade Port Development Bureau plans to continue promoting core policies such as duty-free processing and value-added services to further stimulate industrial and enterprise growth [2]

中方拟解除对5名欧洲议会议员制裁？外交部：望中欧立法机构相向而行 金十数据4月30日讯，外交部发言人郭嘉昆主持例行记者会。法新社记者提问，根据美媒Politico的一份 报道，中方准备解除对5位欧洲议会议员的制裁，这一制裁是2021年因为这些议员批评中国的人权状况 而实施的。中方是否认为这是促进中欧关于关税谈判的一步措施吗？郭嘉昆表示，当前，中欧关系呈现 向好势头。今年是中国同欧盟建交50周年，双方关系发展面临重要机遇，中欧经贸合作优势互补、互利 共赢。作为世界主要经济体，中欧在当前形势下共同维护多边贸易体制，促进贸易自由化、便利化，将 为世界经济和全球贸易注入宝贵的稳定性和确定性。"中欧立法机构交往是中欧关系的重要组成部分， 我们希望双方相向而行、加强交往，欢迎欧洲议会议员多到中国走走、看看。"郭嘉昆说。 （澎湃） ...

昨天（18日），由中国贸促会主办的金砖国家经贸活动论坛，对外发布了《贸易发展与标准合作倡议金 砖行动计划（2025-2026）》。经贸合作是金砖合作的重要支柱。在论坛上，参会的多国代表表示，金 砖国家之间的合作将有力抵御贸易壁垒，更大程度实现贸易便利化。参加论坛的大多数代表认为，随着 金砖合作机制代表性、感召性、影响力不断提升，已成为全球南方团结合作的重要平台，也成为抵御贸 易壁垒和单边主义的阵地。（央视新闻） ...

对标国际，为全球城市治理贡献"中国方案" 徐晨：以"北京服务"为主线对标国际规则 3月25日，北京市发布《北京市全面优化营商环境 打造国际一流"北京服务"工作要点（2025 年）》，明确提出"高水平构建更加自由便利的投资贸易环境"，并在外商投资准入、外资落地保障等领 域推出了一批对接高水平国际经贸规则的措施。对此，对外经济贸易大学北京对外开放研究院研究员徐 晨表示，营商环境是衡量城市竞争力的核心指标，也是吸引国际资本、人才和技术的金色砝码。作为我 国营造市场化、法治化、国际化一流营商环境的标杆窗口，北京以打造国际一流"北京服务"为主线，在 营商环境对标国际规则方面增添力度与温度，为"十五五"打牢良好开局。 徐晨：北京在全面优化营商环境的国际化方面已经积累了"两区"先行示范、主动对接国际规则、精 准优化外资民企服务，以及科技金融赋能支持的宝贵经验，打造出"高标对标、制度创新、服务集成、 法治保障"四位一体的优化体系。未来，依然要以优质高效服务，助力广大企业在京实现更好发展，让 所有市场主体在推动新时代首都发展进程中展现更大作为，探索"北京服务"的国内外制度经验输出潜 力，为全球城市治理贡献"中国方案"。 数字创 ...